The technical and regulatory aspects of the French nuclear power plant safety assessment are presented. For each nuclear plant, the assessment is based on fundamental safety principles, using a method taking into account all provisions having an effect on safety. This qualitative method allows probabilistic evaluations to be used. It includes the study of accidents with possible radiological consequences, in order to ensure that, even in these cases, necessary radioprotection actions will be performed.

This assessment work is the basis of safety criteria development and this paper will attempt to describe the status of French criteria, presently applied or being prepared.

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